Joni

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Cecil & Miss Hattie

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Cecil and Miss Hattie were both part of a group of 114 goats pulled from a hoarder in North Eastern San Diego county. When they arrived at the sanctuary, like most of their herd, these two were very skittish and distrustful of humans. Cecil maintains a cautious distance from humans still, and Miss Hattie, who suffered from a leg condition left untreated before arriving at Farm Sanctuary that made her walk mostly on her front knees, has started to slowly come around thanks to lots of medicated treats. Luckily the medications Miss Hattie has been provided have enabled her to lead a much more normal life.

Butterworth

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

One of twelve sheep rescued from a Los Angeles area backyard butcher, Butterworth and the other ewes were in terrible shape - emaciated and suffering from respiratory illness, barely surviving on scraps, and likely continually impregnated to sell their children for lamb meat. Arriving at Farm Sanctuary, these elderly girls' world transformed to one of medical care, plentiful food, warm barns, and humans who wanted nothing from them except for them to be at peace. Butterworth and her friends' situation is not unique: small scale farms face stiff competition and often cut every corner for profits, denying the individuality of the animals they harm.

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Ricky

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Ricky is one of 114 goats pulled from a hoarder in North Eastern San Diego county. When he arrived at the sanctuary, he, along with his departed buddy Fred, was one of the friendliest of an otherwise very frightened herd. Ricky was never quite as much the center of attention as Fred, who was rather pushy, he is however more patient with his desire for attention, and the human stragglers of a group often get to see his affectionate nature.

Ricky

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Ricky is one of 114 goats pulled from a hoarder in North Eastern San Diego county. When he arrived at the sanctuary, he, along with his departed buddy Fred, was one of the friendliest of an otherwise very frightened herd. Ricky was never quite as much the center of attention as Fred, who was rather pushy, he is however more patient with his desire for attention, and the human stragglers of a group often get to see his affectionate nature.

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Auntie Mame

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

One of twelve sheep rescued from a Los Angeles area backyard butcher, Auntie Mame and the other ewes were in terrible shape - emaciated and suffering from respiratory illness, barely surviving on scraps, and likely continually impregnated to sell their children for lamb meat. Auntie Mame in fact gave birth after animal control seized the group, however her lamb was stillborn. Shortly after, one of the other ewes gave birth and accepted Auntie Mame as a second mother to her newborn. Auntie Mame nurtured little Cassie Jo alongside Edith, and at Farm Sanctuary was able to thrive, love, and be loved as the outgoing and dignified lady she is.

Bea

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

One of twelve sheep rescued from a Los Angeles area backyard butcher, Bea and the other ewes were in terrible shape - emaciated and suffering from respiratory illness, barely surviving on scraps, and likely continually impregnated to sell their children for lamb meat. Arriving at Farm Sanctuary, these elderly girls' world transformed to one of medical care, plentiful food, warm barns, and humans who wanted nothing from them except for them to be at peace. Bea and her friends' situation is not unique: small scale farms face stiff competition and often cut every corner for profits, denying the individuality of the animals they harm.

Blossom

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Cassie Jo

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Cecil

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Chili

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Chili

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Chili

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Dawn

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Dawn

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Elliot

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

El Nino

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Elliot

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Fergus

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Joey

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Joey

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Jonathan

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Jonathan

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Lassen

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Lassen

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Madeline

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Mario

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Mario & Linus & Bongo

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Melvin

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Melvin

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Noel

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Noel

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Noel

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Norman

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Santa Cruz Sheep Flock

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Jacob

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Alicia

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Lucas

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Debra

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Augustine

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Raphael & Tibbot

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Johnny & Rusty & Reggie

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Santa Cruz Sheep

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Cesak

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Albert was an escape artist. His previous caretaker could not keep the gregarious and inquisitive donkey from venturing beyond his home, and neighbors complained, including one person who threatened to shoot the donkey should he escape again. Albert’s caretaker thankfully did right by him and found him an appropriate home with Farm Sanctuary. Albert first met the sanctuary sheep flock, and with a much larger area to explore, his escape artist tendencies did not reappear. Later he became best friends with Waylon, a donkey who had just lost his longtime partner. As a friendly mini donkey, Albert has a tendency to steal the hearts of all the humans who are fortunate to meet him.

Waylon

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Bonnie

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Waylon

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Edward

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Joshua

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Emily

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Bradley

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Goodall

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Pugsly

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Geo

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Waylone

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Peanut

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Peanut was rescued from a stockyard where he was one of three calves that failed to sell at auction. The calves likely would have been dumped on the dead pile to slowly starve to death if not for an investigator present that day. Peanut was the outgoing calf, whereas his rescue brother Cocoa was painfully shy. As he has aged Peanut has shown himself to be rambunctious and a bit aggressive with his play. Luckily his herd family knocks sense in to him when necessary.

Peanut

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Peanut was rescued from a stockyard where he was one of three calves that failed to sell at auction. The calves likely would have been dumped on the dead pile to slowly starve to death if not for an investigator present that day. Peanut was the outgoing calf, whereas his rescue brother Cocoa was painfully shy. As he has aged Peanut has shown himself to be rambunctious and a bit aggressive with his play. Luckily his herd family knocks sense in to him when necessary.

Ricky

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Ricky is one of 114 goats pulled from a hoarder in North Eastern San Diego county. When he arrived at the sanctuary, he, along with his departed buddy Fred, was one of the friendliest of an otherwise very frightened herd. Ricky was never quite as much the center of attention as Fred, who was rather pushy, he is however more patient with his desire for attention, and the human stragglers of a group often get to see his affectionate nature.

Ricky

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Ricky is one of 114 goats pulled from a hoarder in North Eastern San Diego county. When he arrived at the sanctuary, he, along with his departed buddy Fred, was one of the friendliest of an otherwise very frightened herd. Ricky was never quite as much the center of attention as Fred, who was rather pushy, he is however more patient with his desire for attention, and the human stragglers of a group often get to see his affectionate nature.

Scribbles

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Tara

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Trudy

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

One of twelve sheep rescued from a Los Angeles area backyard butcher, Trudy and the other ewes were in terrible shape - emaciated and suffering from respiratory illness, barely surviving on scraps, and likely continually impregnated to sell their children for lamb meat. Arriving at Farm Sanctuary, these elderly girls' world transformed to one of medical care, plentiful food, warm barns, and humans who wanted nothing from them except for them to be at peace. Trudy and her friends' situation is not unique: small scale farms face stiff competition and often cut every corner for profits, denying the individuality of the animals they harm.

Zuri

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Linus & Mario

Farm Sanctuary, Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary Orland

Orland, California

Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals. Today, Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s largest and most effective farm animal rescue and protection organization.

Overlooking breathtaking Black Butte Lake, our 300-acre sanctuary in Orland, California is home to more than 300 pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, and other rescued farm animals. Our Orland sanctuary is located 30 miles west of Chico and 100 miles north of Sacramento.